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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The rug by an unknown artist, titled "Rug", is rectangular and displays a symmetrical pattern on a beige background. The rug has a brown border with short fringes around its edges. The central design features a repeating pattern of blue and red flowers with curvy lines. There are two rows of four blue flowers with red centers. The background has a subtle leaf-like pattern. The rug's colors are muted, with shades of beige, brown, blue, and red.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Foundation: cotton warp and weft; wool knotting
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
454 × 625 px
Museum record:
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